In an attempt to make a vegan meatloaf a few days ago (it was…not delicious. I will try again and report back), I decided to try making my own ketchup. A lot of the commercial brands are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup and various other preservatives (although I will admit there’s a lot more sugar free and healthy options available nowadays, which is great – just make sure to check the ingredient list) so I thought it might be fun to see if I could quickly and easily make it at home.

Now is the part where I usually get all gushy and say something like “it totally worked!” – and it did work, but I think I’ll reserve my gushiness for the recipes that turn out really awesome so I don’t lose credibility. I mean, it’s just ketchup. It tasted like ketchup, and I know the ingredients are clean and healthy, but it wasn’t like a life-changing development. (Unlike my mayonnaise – that was freakin’ cool.) So, if you are motivated to make your own ketchup (or if you run out but happen to have a can of tomato paste and some spices handy), here’s a recipe!

I love it, so far I have not had a successful faux meatloaf either, I keep trying though, will let you know if I ever succeed. My daughter keeps asking me for that one. The ketchup looks grea! , How about mustard, I can’t get that one either.

I’ve made good vegan ‘loaf’s, but none that rival the meatloaf my mom used to make. I’m wondering if tempeh and homemade ground seitan might be the answer. The last one I made was meh, but I put a mixture of ketchup and sriracha on top and if you like spicy if was amazing.

Looks great so I thought you would be interested in our easy method for making tempeh.http://www.makethebesttempeh.org
When we introduce new people to our fresh tempeh, we use a panini grill with my avocado sauce–mash up an avocado, some chopped black olives, minced garlic, some Grey Poupon mustard and serve with the tempeh on a nice piece of bread.
Comments are, never knew that tempeh could taste so good.